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RJ06 WDU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,978 mi
Last recorded18,978 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,978 miles

Offside both os jacking blocks missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr is thinner, inspection required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 189,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both headlamp beam images poor

Corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 13 May 2019 180,425 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 180,425 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 172,565 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2018 172,212 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed towbar socket (1.9.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2017 164,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 164,094 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 150,826 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 150,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 136,447 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 121,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 105,537 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 105,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 89,038 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 89,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,764 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 74,764 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,300 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,671 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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RJ06 WDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ06 WDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ06 WDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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